WPP Media: Finance Manager- Iraq

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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The Finance Manager will be responsible for various aspects of financial business operations and accounting. You will be a critical partner in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. You will be a key contributor to the overall financial health of the company and the team's success.

• Manage the month-end close process, including review, journal entry submission and reporting package preparation of the financial statements and related schedules.
• Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Preparation of payments, bank reconciliation and ensure proper cash flow management.
• Understand results and respond to questions from management.
• Manage payroll and staffing requests.
• Prepare quarterly NSSF and MoF submissions and review tax returns (VAT).
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audits.
• Implement and maintain the necessary internal controls.
• Responsible for maintaining a relationship with banks, maintain and update authorized signatories.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
• Ensure the completion of weekly and monthly reports in coordination with the regional team in line with the agreed deadlines.
• Ensure risk and control management is conducted in full compliance with WPP policies and processes

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (CPA and/or MBA a plus).
• 6+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Detail-oriented, good organizational skills and persistent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Team player who can function well in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and work within strict deadlines
• Proactive “can-do” attitude
• High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, charts, etc.